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You have a love/hate relationship with social media and can’t seem to break up with it, despite all the red flags. Listen as Molly Seghi discusses how social media is affecting today’s society and what you can do about it, from managing your time and mental health to self love. Each episode will address pressing questions teenagers may have in this era of social media, including the overarching question of: are you using social media or is social media using you? Instagram: @loveyourselfwithoutlikes

Molly Seghi


    • Jan 26, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 21 EPISODES


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    How does perfectionism influence body image?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 1605:40


    In this week's episode, Molly is joined by her friend, Avigail Levine, to speak about how to see past physical beauty. They discuss the way perfectionism manifests itself into every aspect of life, especially regarding physical appearances and relationships. They open up about how their view of perfectionism has changed as they've gotten older. They envision what a “cultural reset” entails, and the steps an individual can take in helping refocus society's emphasis on how to evaluate women's value. Pinterest board- https://pin.it/1svUAH2 Cameron Russell's Ted Talk- https://youtu.be/KM4Xe6Dlp0Y I Weigh, Founded by Jameela Jamil- https://instagram.com/i_weigh?utm_medium=copy_link Jameela Jamil's Instagram post on Kim Kardashian- https://www.instagram.com/p/CB06mijjcaJ/?utm_medium=share_sheet

    What are teenage girls' experiences with body image issues?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 43:28


    In this week's episode, Molly hosts Love Yourself Without Like's first ever roundtable discussion about body image. Eilat Berger, Avigail Levine, Sara Nagler, and Emma Schenker join Molly to open up about their body image experiences. They discuss how working on yourself inside-out and outside-in can lead to increased confidence, and whether body image issues are inevitable as girls enter womanhood. They consider the difference between short- and long-term confidence boosters and examine modesty and eating disorders. They explore the culture of body image for women being created by both men and women and share what helped them to learn to love their bodies. TW: eating disorders Visit teenhealthyhabits.com or @teenhealthyhabits on Instagram for more information about disordered eating.

    How can you keep your life private on social media?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 39:50


    In this week's episode, Molly talks to her friend, Leila Brown, about how she maintains a private life while staying on social media. Leila opens up about her social media experience and why she finds value in living a private life. She discusses when she feels pressure into posting and what you can do when you feel that pressure. They speak about FOMO (the fear of missing out) and what to do about it, whether you have social media or not.

    How is social media affecting the Jewish experience?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 64:18


    In this week's episode, Molly is joined by Rabbi Moshe Nachbar, Rabbi and educator at both Katz Yeshiva High School and the Young Israel of Hollywood-Ft Lauderdale. They discuss two values that social media and Judaism have in common: connecting people and sharing positivity. Rabbi Nachbar tackles the concept of “connection without communication” and gives advice on how to work on dismissiveness and discipline in a school setting. He gives insight about social media's effects on the scholastic experience and how to practice self love through Judaism. They conclude by him sharing advice on how to stay grounded religiously while still using social media. Check out Rabbi Moshe Nachbar's Recommended Follow List to educate yourself as a growing Jew: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rZqVcHEKjskLfTYjljBlTRmqJ2RdDvy3EY62x5JFcGU/edit

    When does social media usage turn into an addiction?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 31:22


    In this week's episode, Molly talks to Dr. Aliza Septimus about the neuroscience behind addiction. As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Septimus discusses what is psychologically appealing about social media. They discuss the scale/spectrum of healthy vs. unhealhy use of social media. They highlight the signs to look for in identifying social media addiction and the dangers of dependency. Learn tips on how to get yourself out of an addiction and stop yourself from getting addicted.

    How can you find a healthy balance while using social media?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 47:08


    In this week's episode, Molly talks to her friend, Eilat Berger, about how she finds a healthy balance while using social media. Eilat opens up about her own experience of creating a healthy mindset, and they discuss the “pros” of social media and how to utilize its benefits. They talk about the importance of reflecting on social media usage and the intentions behind it, and finding mental and physical boundaries to help develop healthy habits. Molly reintroduces the “Freeze Challenge,” which can help you to create those boundaries.

    How have we let society set our beauty standards?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 41:54


    In this week's episode, Molly is joined by her friend Lily Rudensky to talk about societal beauty standards. They discuss beauty ideals through the ages and body dysmorphia. They talk about how eating disorders are a result of these unrealistic expectations set for us and how women shaming women feeds into misogyny. While women may have internal battles about covering their bodies, they suggest that feminism is about embracing yourself. They propose solutions to beauty standards, both internal and societal. Pinterest board- https://pin.it/3qE5YMI Women's Ideal Body Types in the Last 100 Years- https://youtu.be/SY9BxTuYtcY Women's Ideal Body Types Throughout History- https://youtu.be/Xrp0zJZu0a4 The unrealistic toxic beauty standard is deadly.- https://youtu.be/N6FWZ-TpkFI Body dysmorphic disorder patients actually see faces differently- https://youtu.be/vf4Sigud3Pw Priscilla Presley Revealed The Unsettling Words That Elvis Used To Say To Her At Night- https://youtu.be/MR3RT9-2E8w Teen Healthy Habits- https://www.teenhealthyhabits.com “The Beauty Myth” by Naomi Wolf- https://g.co/kgs/PAkqto “The Beauty Myth” Quotes Google Document- https://docs.google.com/document/d/10H4l-W8k5nKBz_uLdrPefwRLTde7VCRbXUnzB6JiL8w/edit

    How can you spend your free time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 40:37


    In this week's episode, Molly is joined by her friend, Kira, to discuss productive ways they spend their free time. They share their personal journeys with social media and how it affects "being present." They talk about setting incentives and limiting social media, the importance of finding interests and outlets to enhance your talents, and how being productive can also have its downsides. Pinterest board- https://pin.it/4xVSY73 Google Document- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-uNw55lhi-RgZCCDoM7QqsFJMWFryjQZriLMCGywusM/edit Intellect- https://www.intellect.co Shalom Task Force Purple Fellowship- https://shalomtaskforce.org/purple-fellowship Teen Healthy Habits- https://www.teenhealthyhabits.com

    How is social media affecting high school social dynamics?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 25:34


    In this week's episode, Molly is joined by her friends, Sara Nagler and Bella Sanders, to discuss high school social dynamics. Sara and Bella share insight about their findings from their documentary. They talk about their personal experiences, from tighter cliques to bigger friend groups. They explore the positive and negative effects of social media on friends groups, and discuss why high school isn't everything. Watch their documentary here: https://youtu.be/w6rmwbe-ivI

    What is the dynamic of bullying like in the digital era?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 43:43


    Listen as Molly and her friends, Ariella Greenberg, Sara Nagler, and David Barrocas, discuss bullying from different angles, from the bully to the bystander to the victim. They share their personal experiences with and observations about bullying and cyber bullying. They discuss the impact that words have, both positive and negative, and encourage asking for help and standing your ground, rejecting the notion of snitching. Are you ready to take on the compliment challenge? Pinterest board- https://pin.it/7682Lex Because I Said I Would- https://becauseisaidiwould.org

    What do girls of different ages think about social media?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 42:09


    SISTER SPECIAL! Molly is joined by her two younger sisters, Emma and Kate. Listen as they talk about their dynamic and reflect on how social media and society's standards affect them. (Questions about social media/ society start at 21:02) Would You Say It To Your Sister?- https://youtu.be/mHoAV3FMQxI Girls 6-18 Talking about Body Image- https://youtu.be/5mP5RveA_tk Sweet Treats By Emma Groupchat Link- https://chat.whatsapp.com/Go43JkGx99BKVQG6mWV9H8 Sweet Treats By Emma Instagram- @sweettreatsbyemmaseghi Love Yourself Without Likes Groupchat Link- https://chat.whatsapp.com/DYiutWE5e681wW7TLYs210 Kate's New Podcast “The World According to Kate”- https://open.spotify.com/show/682FOu0mNgDlowZ1CMXLXb?si=nJ7xy1AdSCKktzXZQI6LhQ

    How is social media affecting the family unit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 40:37


    In this week's episode, Molly is joined by Dr. Aviva Goldstein, a lecturer, educator and family counselor based in Jerusalem. They discuss how implementing a "no phone zone" can help families that are struggling with social media addiction. She explains that the entire family unit is affected by this issue, and there's not a "one size fits all" solution. Dr. Goldstein introduces the concept of positive psychology and explains the stigma of social media for gap year students. For more information about Dr. Goldstein, go to: avivagoldstein.com Jessica Abo's “Unfiltered: How to Be as Happy as You Look on Social Media”- https://g.co/kgs/KhDCZ2 Jean Twenge's “iGen”- https://g.co/kgs/762FS8

    How is social media a distraction to mindfulness?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 60:28


    In this week's episode, Molly is joined by Rabbi Dr. Benjamin Epstein, an experienced psychologist who blends traditional Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy with cognitive behavioral, spiritual, and acceptance techniques. Dr. Benjy defines mindfulness from both a Jewish and secular perspective. They discuss the challenges teenagers face regarding social media, and how it is a distraction to spiritually and mindfulness. He gives suggestions for alternative creative outlets, and speaks about appreciation as a Jewish concept. For more information about Dr. Benjy's book, go to: https://g.co/kgs/a4h8EV

    How did social media become so toxic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 37:24


    In this week's episode, Molly and her friend, Emma Schenker, discuss the toxicity of social media. They talk about how they see it in their lives, and how social media was created to be harmful. They explain why they want to cancel "cancel culture," and proposed questions to help you see if social media is toxic for you. Send your selfies to @emschenker on Instagram! 4 Reasons Why Social Media Has Become So Toxic and What to Look for Next- www.entrepreneur.com/amphtml/328749 Is Social Media Becoming Too Toxic?- www.forbes.com/sites/kalevleetaru/2018/07/19/is-social-media-becoming-too-toxic/amp/ Should We Cancel Celebrities for Their Crimes?- https://youtu.be/V5ePvuDm5Is

    How is being a teenager in the 21st century different from being one in the 20th?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 39:03


    In this week's episode, Molly invites her mother and her mother's high school friends to discuss the differences between being a teenager in the 20th and 21st centuries. They talk about how the challenges of society's standards make them feel, and they try to decide if body image standards have changed over time. After you hear them discuss both sides, do you think it's best to grow up with or without social media? Molly recommends watching this video after listening to the ladies reminisce about fashion trends they are excited to see come back! 100 Years of Teen Girls Fashion- https://youtu.be/sORunvibOYY Instagram vs Runway Models: Can Anyone Be a Model?- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OKDa9h4lDo&feature=share

    How do you focus on yourself and what's right for you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 46:22


    In this week's episode, Molly and her friend, Naomi Reichenberg, talk about their personal experiences with putting themselves and their mental health first, even if it isn't always easy. They discuss learning how to be comfortable doing things that may be uncomfortable...socially, religiously, and mentally, while they relate to the concept that “it's more rewarding because it's hard.” See if their advice can help you! Pinterest board- https://pin.it/2X3jN3u Liability by Lorde- https://open.spotify.com/track/6Kkt27YmFyIFrcX3QXFi2o?si=rBu4QAc2Qlmv9HzJPSTRvA

    How is social media affecting your emotional operating system, and what can you do to control it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 28:03


    In this week's episode, Molly is joined by Laya Firestone Seghi, LCSW. Laya is a psychotherapist, an energy psychologist, and also Molly's grandmother. Laya discusses how social media affects your emotional operating system of fear, seeking, and soothing. They explore anxiety, the nervous system, mind/body medicine, and soothing methods. Take a few minutes to practice some breathing exercises to help get your mind and body back on track. For links to the exercises, visit Laya's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LayaFSeghiLCSWHollywood

    What do teenage boys think?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 45:29


    In this week's episode, a few of Molly's friends join her for a Q&A. From being "Tik Tok famous" to not having any social media apps, David Kandinov, Judah Cohn, and Avi Girnun are all over the social media spectrum. These high school boys open up about “likes,” mental health, toxic masculinity, and how they're affected by social media. Books Mentioned: The Female Brain by Dr. Louann Brizendine- https://www.amazon.com/Female-Brain-Louann-Brizendine/dp/0767920104 (The Male Brain by Dr. Louann Brizendine- https://www.amazon.com/Male-Brain-Breakthrough-Understanding-Think/dp/0767927540 ) Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts by Jaron Lanier- https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1250239087/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1602039736&sr=8-3

    Why do we use our phones as a security blanket?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 21:05


    In this week's episode, Molly is joined by two very special guests: the guidance staff at her school. They discuss how and why we turn to our phones as a security blanket, relating it to how they see it play out in the hallways of school and in their own lives. They give insight into phone addiction and how it can combatted. In the end, Molly asks you if you are brave enough to take the “Freeze Challenge!”

    How do you learn to love yourself?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 41:07


    In this week's episode, Molly is joined by two of her closest friends, Ariella Greenberg and Sara Nagler, to discuss the path to being your own best friend. Getting to know yourself is the first step to loving yourself. Listen as they share tips and their personal experiences with social media that have affected the way they love themselves. Pinterest board- https://pin.it/6VS0ByV

    What is your personal experience with social media?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 10:50


    Welcome to the first episode of “Love Yourself Without Likes!” In this week's episode, Molly introduces herself and her personal journey with social media. She opens up about how social media has shaped her into the person she is today and how this podcast came to be. Join the Whatsapp group by pressing the link below to discuss episodes and share your thoughts! Please enjoy and let me know what you think! https://chat.whatsapp.com/DYiutWE5e681wW7TLYs21O

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